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    The document outlines principles of nonviolence espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi's principles for public policy focus on truth, nonviolence, service, and constructive social change. His personal policy principles emphasize respect, understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of differences. King's principles state that nonviolence is for the courageous, seeks friendship over defeat, and chooses love over hate. King's six-step process for social change involves information gathering, education, commitment, negotiation, direct action, and reconciliation. The document also provides brief principles of nonviolence for children focusing on kindness, love, environmental care, courage, helping others, and making the world an enjoyable place to

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    The document outlines principles of nonviolence espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi's principles for public policy focus on truth, nonviolence, service, and constructive social change. His personal policy principles emphasize respect, understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of differences. King's principles state that nonviolence is for the courageous, seeks friendship over defeat, and chooses love over hate. King's six-step process for social change involves information gathering, education, commitment, negotiation, direct action, and reconciliation. The document also provides brief principles of nonviolence for children focusing on kindness, love, environmental care, courage, helping others, and making the world an enjoyable place to

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    Principles of Nonviolence

    Mahatma Gandhi & Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Gandhian Principles with regard to Public Policy

    1. Truth and truthfulness


    Unconditional commitment to be truthful and authentic.

    2. Ahimsa (nonviolence) in relationship at all levels


    One must also accept the fact that all forms of violence cannot be totally
    eliminated.

    3. Trusteeship
    Each of us has a unique talent; however, we do not own it but serve as trustee; our
    talent must be as much for the sake of others as for ourselves.

    4. Constructive Action
    Once acknowledged and balanced, we must use our talents to empower others in
    creating social change as a whole community.

    Gandhian Principles with regard to Personal Policy

    1. Respect
    To respect others and accept the interdependence and interconnectedness of all
    life.

    2. Understanding
    We must begin to understand the “whys” of being here, both for ourselves and
    others.

    3. Acceptance
    Out of respect and understanding, we can begin to accept one another’s
    differences.

    4. Appreciating differences
    To move beyond acceptance into appreciation and celebration of differences.

    Kingian Principles of Nonviolence

    1. Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.


    2. Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding
    3. Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustices, not people.
    4. Nonviolence holds that suffering for a cause can educate and transform.
    5. Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate.
    6. Nonviolence holds that the universe is on the side of justice and that right will
    prevail.

    King’s Six-Step Process toward Social Change

    1. Information gathering
    2. Education
    3. Personal commitments
    4. Negotiation
    5. Direct Action
    6. Reconciliation and beginning the healing process.

    Principles of Nonviolence (for kids)


    ...but really for adults
    Believing that everyone counts.
    Practicing kindness.
    Loving and forgiving others and ourselves.
    Taking care of the earth and everything on it.
    Having the courage to do the right thing.
    Helping people in our special way.
    Making the world a fun place to live.
    --unattributed

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